Sometimes a deer will simply drop in its tracks, ending your hunt the moment you squeeze the trigger. Just as often, a deer will run out of sight and start the next chapter of your hunt. Once you ...

Gun seasons are in full swing, and with them come all kinds of conversation and debate about deer hunting cartridges and bullets. At Outdoor Life, we’ve participated in these conversations plenty, and ...

Tracking a wounded deer is both an art and a science, requiring patience, observation, and sometimes, creative thinking. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just starting out, understanding the ...

This story is a collaboration with the Okayest Hunter. They say we’re always supposed to be moving forward—grow, improve, evolve. When you tag a 6-point whitetail deer, next year it ought to be an 8, ...